Dreadful work conditions. - Bistro Tech/Deli Clerk/Bakery Clerk/Cake Decorator Kroger Employee Review

2.0
Sep 5, 2012
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Pros

-The employees are like family -depending on which kroger you work at you can learn a lot about your job -The insurance is pretty amazing

Cons

-Managers are on a power trip -even though I knew how to do everything in 3 departments I never got promoted even though I was promised -Kroger is really dirty ( the kitchens and deli especially) -out dated and disgusting food are used -you experience the most stress with corporate is taking a tour through the store. managers completely have a mood change are complete madmen -too much is expected of you for the pay -pay rates should be based on merit, but instead is based on seniority. -Many people get blamed for the wrong things -many managers have no training in the departments so they have no idea what they are trying to dictate -If you dont know your union rules Kroger does everything to screw you over (cutting hours, breaking the rules to write you up, etc.) -its all politics -you get to review your managers and how you think the store is doing, believe me no changes come

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

• Generally work with fantastic people. • Work is not difficult, and time flies when busy. • My bosses collaborated with me to create a schedule that worked, as I often had other commitments. • Overall, a pleasant work experience most days. Get good at what you do and you'll do fine.

Cons

• Some of the senior management was less friendly than others - as to be expected. • Days were very volatile; some could be extremely easy, and others could be a nightmare. • Scheduling was kept rather limited; although I was able to get the hours I wanted, often times management would look to cut hours from departments whenever possible, leaving less support.

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